Advice on Which CPU to Choose for Upgrade
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TechieGamer98
I'm currently using a 12400F processor on an Asus B660m WiFi motherboard and I'm planning to upgrade my GPU from a 3070 to a 9070xt. I'd like some advice on which CPU I should consider upgrading to now, while keeping the same motherboard. Any suggestions?
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I had a similar setup, and I switched to AMD because my B660m wasn't performing as well as I hoped. If your motherboard is sturdy, you could go for an i5-13400 or something similar to save cash. Otherwise, consider the AM5 platform for a bigger upgrade.
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Honestly, the motherboard has mediocre VRMs and is DDR4, so I wouldn’t bother upgrading the CPU while keeping that board. You might be better off looking into a new motherboard altogether.
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Since the B660 motherboard supports both 12th and 13th generation Intel CPUs, I suggest upgrading the GPU first, especially if you're playing at 1440p or 4k. You can evaluate if a CPU upgrade is necessary after that.
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You might want to look at upgrading to an i7 12700KF or 13700KF. Those would give you a solid bump in performance without needing a new motherboard yet.
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